Education Coordinator

Position:
Education Coordinator

Location:

Franklin Park Zoo
Department:
Education

Reports To:

Education Manager
Status:
Full-time, exempt position(s)

The Education Coordinator (EC) facilitates education programs hosted at Franklin Park Zoo, including serving as the liaison for community partnership programs such as Countdown to Kindergarten . The EC is integral to the facilitation of the summer Zoo Camp program and other camp-related programs during the calendar school year. The primary responsibility of this role is the program curriculum development, operations, and evaluation.

As a member of the Education Team, the EC also regularly facilitates other on-site and off-site education programs, chats, and experiences. The Education Coordinator assists in facilitating the development, implementation, and training of staff and volunteers on interpretative interactions and public programs.

• Act as camp coordinator for summer Zoo Camp, including instructing camp, developing curriculum, the hiring, training and supervision of camp staff, meeting safety requirements for a Massachusetts recreational camp, and some related administrative work.
• Create and facilitate family-focused programs at Franklin Park Zoo,
• Facilitate scheduled education programming including on-site and off-site school and scout programs, animal experiences, events, and interpretation/chats.
• Train seasonal staff, volunteers, and interns on interpretive programs.
• Regularly scheduled hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday-Wednesday during the school year; and Monday-Friday while summer camp is in session. Occasional evening work will be required.
• The EC is based at Franklin Park Zoo but travels to Stone Zoo approximately once a week.
• Other duties assigned by the Education Manager, and in the absence of EM, any other Manger in Education.

• Background knowledge about environmental education and biological sciences
• 1 year of practical experience facilitating education in a museum or other non-formal setting, classroom teaching experience, or previous summer camp experience.
• Knowledge of current teaching trends in the environmental education field
• Ability to address groups of all ages and aptitudes
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and in writing).
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team; ability to work well with Zoo staff and project partners.
• Excellent computer skills including the Microsoft suite of programs
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and in writing).
• Certification in CPR/AED and First Aid; institutional first responder.
• Valid driver’s license and a driver in good standing with a reliable vehicle; use of personal vehicle for
  institutional purpose as needed.
• Able to navigate over uneven terrain and in all weather.